Imogen Bittner Studio reviews

Trisha McGarry reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Had a wonderful day with Imogen. Really enjoyed learning and came away with a piece I was very proud of. Imogen has some amazing pieces of work and I felt honoured to spend the day with such a wonderful artist. The course was relaxed, informative & fun and gave me some real insight to enable me to do more myself. Thank you"

Kate reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"As a stone mason, this completely different world could have felt completely out of my comfort zone, but not with Imogen at hand! Imogen is the best sort of teacher: available,flexible, encouraging but knowing when to stand back and leave you enough to explore on your own. I absolutely loved it! It was a brilliant, inspiring day, surrounded by Imogen's stunning work, with tea and cake a plenty. I feel confident and excited now, to explore and develop my newly learned techniques, and make my next piece alone. This is a skill and art form which you can do without spending huge amounts on materials and tools, using mostly recycled fabric, easily purchased in charity shops. It was a really rewarding and satisfying experience and I completely recommend it and will be back to do her still life course soon!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was wonderful to work with such a positive and talented person, willing to experiment and try new techniques. I am sure you will go on to produce and develop your work and I really look forward to seeing how your own strong individual style translates into textiles in the future, both in landscape and hopefully, still life!"

Eva reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Such an inspirational day - if a little challenging for a novice like me. But Imogen was at hand to encourage and guide me along - thank you so much for a lovely day and for keeping us warm and “watered” in your beautiful studio."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was lovely to meet and work with you and I certainly wouldn't describe you as a novice! Your unfamiliarity with the process and subject matter did not stop you producing an interesting and unique piece of work which I look forward to seeing when you have had time to finish it off. Having an open mind and no preconceived ideas often opens up the way to creativity!"

Glenda Sprake reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Imogen made us feel very welcome, sharing her knowledge and expertise. I learnt so much In just one session. Her creative skills for textile art are inspiring. I would recommend this day course to anyone, as I’m sure anyone would come away feeling they had learnt many things."

LCH reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Had a great day learning the fabric collage skills that will enable me to make my own pictures. Imogen's workshop is lovely too, with a wood burner so it's nice a cosy, plus we had some delicious cake that she had made. Whether a beginner or more advanced, I thoroughly recommend this fabric collage course. Thank you, Imogen."

Chris reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A thoroughly enjoyable day, thank you. Your teaching and encouragement could not have been better. You were so generous in sharing your ideas and instructions very clear. I had not touched a sewing machine for years and set out just to have a fun day, but it has been more than that. I have learned a completely new skill and now feel confident enough to continue to make textile art on my own. I have already raided local charity shops and started a second piece on my own!!"

Simone Emerson reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"A very enjoyable day! Imogen made us feel very welcome and it was wonderful to spend a day in her cosy house."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was a pleasure to work with you too Simone and I was very impressed with your landscape!"

Jacqueline Smith reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I had the privilege of experiencing the course with Imogen on a one to one basis. Excellent welcome, organisation and tuition. Can highly recommend for beginner or experienced sewers who want to make pictures inspired by nature. Thankyou Imogen for a lovely day."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was a pleasure to work with you Jacky and see your landscape develop so beautifully over the day. I really enjoyed your company too!"

Judy reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Imogen is an excellent and talented artist and teacher and I feel encouraged to continue working with textiles in this way."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I enjoyed working with you very much and was so impressed with your still life. Can't wait to see more!"

Cath Holmes reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Had a fantastic day at the textile landscape workshop. Excellent tuition & guidance from Imogen & soooo many fabrics to choose from! I managed to achieve so much - started with looking at the landscape to get ideas & ended with having made a great picture using different fabrics, textures etc. Added to all this, Imogen keeps you supplied with tea & cake throughout the day! Fab!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"It was a pleasure to work with you and see your landscape develop during the day. Very confident in every stage, I am sure you will continue to use this technique and I would love to see your future landscapes. So pleased you enjoyed the day!"

Frances reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"We had a fabulous day with Imogen, learning so much from her about the use of different fabrics to create form and colour in pictures. A thoroughly enjoyable day, good company and good cake too!"

Dawn Terndrup reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"What a brilliant day - Imogen was very hospitable, caring & attentive. I thoroughly enjoyed learning a new skill under no pressure to complete but to enjoy the day. From the start to the end of the day - Imogen was encouraging, supportive and has great people skills. Highly recommend this course & tutor. Thanks for all the coffees throughout the day, biscuits & home made cake - amazing, thank you :)"

Sally Place reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"fabulous day doing the landscape textile class with Imogen in her wonderful craft studio. We walked along to the local mill to soak up the atmosphere and get ideas and then returned to plan our work. It was a lovely, creative, inspirational day. Imogen was generous with her knowledge, fabric and advice. Highly recommended for both beginners and advanced textile artists and sewers."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"From the start and throughout the day, you worked through the stages to produce a striking landscape which reflected your unique vision of the location. Your choice of colour and texture created an exciting image and your positivity and friendliness added greatly to the atmosphere of the day."

Loraine Sherlock reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"This was a perfect workshop with a small group that took place in Imogen’s delightful studio/workplace. Starting with a short walk to the historic Sturminster Mill to gain inspiration, we spent the day under Imogen’s clear guidance creating our individual stitched pieces. Every step was made clear to us and progression was at our own pace. We were able to select our materials from the wonderful array of fabrics provided - so much to choose from! I would thoroughly recommend this workshop that caters for both beginners and more experienced stitchers."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I was very impressed with how your landscape evolved during the day and how you developed the different stages in your own way to produce an atmospheric and unique interpretation of this place. Your positive and cheerful attitude added greatly to a very enjoyable day."

Janet Greengrass reviewed: Tree kits - textile landscapes in a box

"I am only disappointed that I am unable to visit Imogen for a course in these extremely restricted pandemic times. I have been very pleased to speak to Imogen and to receive my box for the Purbeck tree. The parcel arrived the following day and I am really looking forward to making up the textile picture. Thank you, Imogen, for your inspirational designs."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you Janet, I hope there might be an occasion in the future. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy making the kit; it will show the techniques that I teach on my landscape courses so you can adapt these to make up your own designs in the future. Just replace the printed image with your own drawing and use transparent and opaque fabrics in the same way to build up the perspective. I'd love to see how you get on and hope you have fun with it. Best wishes, Imogen."

Frankie reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Nothing was too much trouble, Imogen had put a lot of effort into the day not only with the course teaching but she had also made a delicious lunch; two homemade soups and a special vegan one for my daughter. She had even made a cake. The fabrics were plentiful and we were spoilt for choice. It was an interesting day and we all came away with something completely unique and memorable. I also had the pleasure of using an old hand machine, much nicer than my electric. I would definitely recommend this course"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"You carefully worked through all the stages, even those that you were not expecting, to produce a lovely piece of work with an interesting perspective. Incorporating a building into the landscape really added to your design and has given me an idea for a future course! I am so glad you enjoyed the lunch - it gives a welcome break for such hard working students and a time to socialise. Thank you for coming so far- it was a pleasure to work with you and your daughter."

Textile Landscapes reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"What a fabulous course! Imogen was the perfect hostess and teacher.... Inspiring, helpful, encouraging and engaging. Highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in art or sewing... no previous experience required and Imogen provided everything we needed!"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Thank you very much - it is as interesting for me, meeting such motivated and talented people who understand the processes and take them further to make such individual work.I wish you a lot of fun and future enjoyment and thank you again for making the course so relaxed and enjoyable."

Loraine Sherlock reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Imogen ran a perfect workshop. Was very generous with her time, individual tuition, and materials. She provided a super lunch that gave time to relax and discuss work with other students. A truly enjoyable and inspiring day."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"What a beautifully sensitive landscape - your delicate use of colour and texture produced such a successful piece of work. I always think that a tube of paint does not make a Picasso and so, my pile of fabrics can only be transformed into such an interesting landscape by the intuition and sensitivity of the maker. Very happy to have helped your inspiration!"

Mary reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"An excellent tutor in Imogen Bittner. Very well prepared and very generous with her fabrics etc,"

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"A real pleasure to share my fabrics with you Mary and see you transform them into such a vibrant landscape."

Ellie Grant reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Excellent and interesting class, very good individual attention. Thank you very much."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Very interesting and unique work- good luck with your future ideas, I think they would work very well in this medium."

Katrina reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Imogen was warmly welcoming, calm, organised, clear and patient in delivering this workshop. She encouraged free use of imagination and experimenting with colours, textures and effects based on initial ideas - of which she provided many. It inspired me to just take the plunge, as did the support and encouragement between all participants - what a great atmosphere and also an opportunity to meet people of like mind. The lunch was delicious (how did Imogen manage all this?) and gave the added bonus of relaxed conversation - plenty of coffee/tea/biscuits throughout the day too. Ditching my problematic electric machine, the timely loan of a vintage hand-cranked Singer helped to avoid disappointment. I've now cleaned up and learned how to navigate the intricacies of a vintage Singer previously languishing in the shed at home."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"I'm very pleased that you have renovated your old Singer as I personally find them easier to use, as I think you did mine, on the day. I'm even more pleased that you enjoyed the day and want to continue to work in this way. I thought your use of fabric was innovative and your subtle use of colour produced a really delicate and well thought out piece of work. Your presence on the course added to the very enjoyable atmosphere and I would welcome you back, should you wish to try another."

Karen Prin reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I really enjoyed this course. Imogen is very talented and an excellent tutor. I learnt a lot of new techniques which I can apply to my own textile projects."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Lovely work; Karen 's picture reflected the techniques I teach on perspective to give a real depth to her work . Her use of colour really added to this and she created a really striking image."

Lynda Clinton reviewed: Textile still life workshop

"Imogen is an enthusiastic and patient tutor - with her guidance I made a fabric collage 'still life' and I'm really pleased with it! The whole day was so relaxed and enjoyable that I felt as if I'd had a little holiday. The lunch that Imogen provided was excellent - so was the venue. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Imogen Bittner Studio responded:

"Lynn's image was impressive. Using vibrant fabrics and strong design, she created an amazingly unique and interesting image that glowed and attracted from across the room. An incredible first!"

Nat Alberto reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"Imogen was amazing, demonstrating and suggesting techniques to develop my idea for still life all with patience of a saint. Imogen is extremely talented and gifted, but is very supportive to those of us who have limited artistic experience. The day flew by and was immensely satisfying and fun! Thank you for being so kind and supportive it was one of the best days I’ve had this year! Thank you x"

Lesley Pugh reviewed: Textile landscape workshop in Dorset

"I highly recommend this lovely course, it was a really wonderful, inspiring and rejuvenating day. We learnt about creating a unique picture using beautiful materials. Imogen is talented, generous and patient. She is friendly, informal and creative. We feel very lucky to have found her and are looking forward to coming down to Dorset for another workshop with her before very long. Thank you for a lovely, lovely day, Lesley"